CVShuffle Card Nicknames
Nicknames are a memory device used to remember sequences - in this case sequences of cards. In Blackjack, they can be used to remember key cards to predict an upcoming Ace. Support for nicknames is discussed here.
Nicknames Table
To enter the nicknames, hit the Nicknames button on the CVShuffle main screen (the screen displayed when you first enter CVShuffle.) A table will be displayed with 52 names. To change a name, select a current name and type over it. A default set of names is included. You can find other sets of names in books on improving memory. Memory experts with such name sets include Harry Lorayne, Dominic O’Brien and Kevin Trudeau. (Thanks to Rick Blaine for this.)
Branding Cards
Ø Brand cards with names - To help solidify the names in your mind, select the Brand Cards option. This will place the card nickname on each card as it is dealt. If you practice BJ with this option on, you will become use to the nicknames.
Ø No numbers on cards - This option removes the numbers from the cards and will force you to rely more heavily on the card nicknames.
Ø Blank cards - When this option is turned on, the cards are blank except for the nicknames. Playing in this manner is quite difficult and will force you to use the names.
Nickname Testing
To test your use of nicknames, try the Nicknames Drill in the CVShuffle Drills.
